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What I’ve learned about quality of life when you’re at the end of life, from Buddy, Coal, and Josh.

March 4, 2019 by Debra Hallisey

Little white dog with big black dog sitting in front of a door

And yes, these are my dogs. Updated 10_5_20 with a new lesson. I grew up with dogs, so rescuing and bringing them into my home is a no brainer. Because they are family members, yearly physicals, vaccinations, and good quality food is part of the deal. And when illness occurs, you do everything in your power to make them well and hold onto them. Or do you? The first dog I … [Read more...]

Anticipatory Grief: It’s real.

January 14, 2019 by Debra Hallisey

Dog playing with a tennis ball in the snow

Don’t let it steal your joy in today. I’m a big believer in lessons. Even from the most unexpected places. Last week my dog got sick. He has Cushing’s, but this was different. He was lethargic, wobbly, uninterested in walks, uninterested in barking at every leaf that flies by. I took him to the vet and the short-term prognosis is good, antibiotics for his bladder infection, … [Read more...]

IMPACT is my word for 2019. How can one word change me as a caregiver, friend, and professional?

January 7, 2019 by Debra Hallisey

Three women, a man and dog sitting at a table outside

It's more than a New Years resolution. The idea of finding a word that can be my touchstone through the year intrigues me. My goal is to use that word as a lens to filter out activities, commitments and people that don’t have a positive impact in my life. As a caregiver, I rarely get to pick and choose what happens with mom, but I can make thoughtful decisions on what to … [Read more...]

“How are you?” “Mom is good, so I’m good.”

December 3, 2018 by Debra Hallisey

Adult woman and her mother sitting on a couch

Is there anything wrong with my response? On the surface no, because it’s true. If mom is healthy, looking forward to something and feels like she is contributing to our family, she is doing well. Which means my life has less stress, so I’m doing well. The problem is, it doesn’t answer the question. “How am I doing?” This automatic response means I’m measuring my mental, … [Read more...]

How Does Your Elder Find Purpose In Their Life?

November 5, 2018 by Debra Hallisey

Woman sewing a quilt's ripped edge

"There is quality of life in the touch of a towel and the smell of detergent.” Eloy van Hal, Founder of The Hogeweyk. Caregivers, too often we act as if our senior can no longer contribute to life at home. But modified tasks and a little help may be all it takes for them to feel worthwhile. And that leads to a quality life. I had the privilege of hearing Eloy van Hal of … [Read more...]

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